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House fires are, and continue to be, a leading cause of death and property loss across the country. Data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) indicates there were 490,500… Read More about The 10 Most Common Causes of House Fires

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5 Emergency Management Careers

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After hurricanes, earthquakes, terror attacks and other disastrous events, people are left surprised and often devastated as they try to recover. Post-disaster situations are unstable and require help from compassionate… Read More about 5 Emergency Management Careers

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8 Environmental Health and Safety Careers You Should Consider

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The work of environmental health and safety professionals is vital to protecting the planet, the public and employees in many industries. A carbon monoxide leak exposes workers to harmful toxins.… Read More about 8 Environmental Health and Safety Careers You Should Consider

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Optimize Your Degree with a Safety Internship

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Undergraduate and graduate students may not realize how important an internship could be toward optimizing their degree. An internship is a huge opportunity for a student to both learn… Read More about Optimize Your Degree with a Safety Internship

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How to Conduct a Job Hazard Analysis

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Accidents can happen at any time and anywhere, including at work. The risk of an accident and injury is common on construction sites, due to equipment failure, the careless use… Read More about How to Conduct a Job Hazard Analysis

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What is Disaster Recovery? Definition, Solutions and Careers

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Imagine a Category 4 hurricane makes landfall, unleashing some 40 inches of rain, damaging thousands of homes and businesses throughout the region. A small business’ office may be completely flooded.… Read More about What is Disaster Recovery? Definition, Solutions and Careers

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Reducing Driver, Pilot, and Machinery Operator Distractions

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People often think of distractions as minor and momentary – checking the phone or sipping coffee during a commute, or chatting with a coworker while operating a machine. Read More about Reducing Driver, Pilot, and Machinery Operator Distractions

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Keeping Workers Safe During an Epidemic or Pandemic

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The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic changed the world as we know it. Businesses have had to adjust their workplace safety procedures to accommodate both the initial and lingering threat of coronavirus. Read More about Keeping Workers Safe During an Epidemic or Pandemic

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Bridging the Generation Gap in Workplace Safety Culture

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Safety training strategies that work for one generation may not be effective for others. Occupational health and safety professionals have to understand which approaches and techniques best convey the message… Read More about Bridging the Generation Gap in Workplace Safety Culture

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Wildfire Smoke Safety

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With the increasing prevalence of wildfires, the need to keep people safe from the dangers of wildfire smoke is all too real. Smoke from wildfires contains noxious gases and fine… Read More about Wildfire Smoke Safety

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The 10 Most Common Causes of House Fires

5 Emergency Management Careers

8 Environmental Health and Safety Careers You Should Consider

Optimize Your Degree with a Safety Internship

How to Conduct a Job Hazard Analysis

What is Disaster Recovery? Definition, Solutions and Careers

Reducing Driver, Pilot, and Machinery Operator Distractions

Keeping Workers Safe During an Epidemic or Pandemic

Bridging the Generation Gap in Workplace Safety Culture

Wildfire Smoke Safety

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